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单词 intractable
释义 in·tractable
I. \(ˈ)in, ən+\ adjective
Etymology: Latin intractabilis, from in- in- (I) + tractabilis tractable
1. : not easily governed, managed, or directed : not disposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed : obstinate, refractory
 < an intractable temper >
 < an intractable child >
: unwilling to submit
 < intractable to force >
2. : not easily manipulated or wrought
 < an intractable metal >
3. : not easily relieved or cured
 < an intractable pain >
 < an intractable malady >
: not responsive (as to a medicine)
 < intractable to remedies >
Synonyms: see unruly
II. noun
(-s)
: one that is intractable
 < most of the group was docile but it did contain intractables >
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